September 25, 2025
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Orange Chamber Accepting Nominations for Annual Community Awards
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now open for its Annual Community Awards, which honor the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that make Orange County a better place to live, work, and thrive. Each year, the Chamber recognizes excellence in three prestigious categories: These awards celebrate the… Keep Reading
September 1, 2021
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OPD Hosting Spread the Love Food Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive
September is Hunger Action Month and the Orange Police Department is raising awareness by hosting the “Spread the Love” food drive. Donations of peanut butter and jelly in plastic containers may be dropped off at the Orange Police Department, located at 201 N. 8th Street in downtown Orange. All items will be donated to the… Keep Reading
August 31, 2021
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OFD Awarded $100,000 Grant
The Orange Fire Department (OFD) was awarded a Fire Act Grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant award will be used to replace 15 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units and purchase 30 SCBA cylinders for the Orange Fire Department.
August 31, 2021
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September DRSA Boat Races Canceled
The City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau has made the tough decision to cancel the 2021 DSRA Boat Races, scheduled to be held on September 18 & 19. The decision to cancel the boat races was made after the staff was presented with logistic concerns and notification of damages from Hurricane Ida in areas… Keep Reading
August 30, 2021
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Lyda Hired as New Director of Bridge City Chamber of Commerce
The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Director, Mandy Sims Lyda! Lyda moved back to Orange County a little over a year ago after being gone for some time. She has been married for almost 20 years and has 2 children. She loves to travel and enjoys… Keep Reading
City of Pinehurst First Annual Holiday Market Dec. 11
December 7, 2021
The City of Pinehurst is hosting a free Holiday Market Event on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Pavilion at the Family Worship Center, 2300 41st St. in Orange. Johnny Asevedo, one of the organizers, notes, “The event is a great opportunity to finish out your holiday shopping and
Christmas Strolls Starting December 8 at Shangri La
December 6, 2021
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Christmas Strolls will usher in the Christmas season with colorful displays throughout the garden during the evenings of December 8-11, 15-18, 21-22, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. each night. Admission is FREE and no timed ticket is required. As they do each Christmas season during their
INVISTA Donates to West Orange-Cove CISD Project Lead the Way
December 2, 2021
INVISTA Orange representatives visited the West Orange-Stark HS Career Center on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. They toured the STEM lab and generously donated $5000 to the Project Lead the Way (PTLW)-Engineering program at WOS High School. From launching space explorations to delivering safe, clean water to communities, engineers find solutions to pressing problems and turn
City of West Orange to Host Tree Lighting
December 1, 2021
The City of West Orange will host its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 6 PM at the West Orange Comunity Center at 2700 Western Ave. in West Orange. Festivities include the reading of the book, A Cajun Night Before Christmas, lighting of the tree, caroling, refreshments, and a visit
LCM Education Foundation to Host 2021 Beary Merry Christmas Market
December 1, 2021
The LCM Education Foundation will be hosting its Beary Merry Christmas Market on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 10 am – 3 pm at LCM High School. The entry fee is $5, or free if wearing a Beary Merry Market t-shirt. The Market will feature pictures with Santa, a variety of shopping vendors, foods, sweets,
LSCO Announces Donation to New Mechanical Manufacturing Program
November 30, 2021
Lamar State College Orange announced Monday that Cloeren Incorporated (“Cloeren”), a global leader in supplying tooling for the plastics extrusion industry, has committed to donating over $500,000 toward the establishment of LSCO’s new Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Maintenance, or “Mechatronics”, Program. The donation includes an initial $300,000 worth of machinery, and $200,000 in scholarship funding over
Things to Do in Beaumont + SETX Offers Shopoply
November 29, 2021
Things to Do in Beaumont + SETX has been working on a project to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The graphic you see below is a Small Business Shopopoly Board. This board has 25+ deals being offered by some of our favorite local, small businesses from November 20 until December 20. Here’s how to
Lunch & Look @Home: Christmas From Charlie at Stark Art Museum
November 29, 2021
Join the Stark Museum of Art from your home to toast the holiday season during Lunch & Look @ Home: Charlie Russell’s Holiday Greetings on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from Noon – 1:00 p.m. In this one-hour program, Curator Sarah E. Boehme will discuss the Christmas and New Year’s cards and letters that Charles Marion
Holly Jolly Christmas Experience Planned by First Baptist Church
November 24, 2021
“A Holly Jolly Christmas Experience” is set for Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. at First Baptist – Orange located at 7637 MLK, Jr. Dr. in Orange. The cost is $10 for adults (7th Grade and up) and $5 for children (4 years thru 6th Grade). Participants will laugh uncontrollably and you may be wowed in
Friends of Orange Public Library to Host Gingerbread Fun
November 24, 2021
The Friends of the Orange Public Library will be hosting Gingerbread House Fun on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is a $20 donation to cover the cost of materials. Each group may have a maximum of 4 members. Participants must be 5 years of age and under 14 years